But the best network link by far (and the one that would gain most from an English version) is the one that puts Brussels’ trendiest bars and restaurants onto Google Earth. These placemarks link to the latest reviews (and are automatically updated). Every city should have one of these, because deciding on a place to eat is one of the most ubiquitous location-sensitive activities the urban dweller performs. (Previously, Ogle Earth reported on similar services in Cape Town and Stockholm, and why they make good business sense.)

Less successful perhaps is the weekly news roundup: It’s a static file, and I like my news fresh. For news, where is nice, but when is more important. Integrating support for live updating will probably require some retooling of the reporting and editing process, however. It’s time to hand journalists GPS trackers, obviously.